Healthcare in Park Forest, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.3%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
31.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Dyer | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Munster | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Park Forest has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.2 out of 5.